Road Photos & Information: Queensland

Kennedy Developmental Road (State Route 62)

Statistics:

• Length: 936 km
• Northern Terminus: Gulf Developmental Road (NR1) and Kennedy Highway (NR1) at Minnamoolka
• Southern Terminus: Diamantina Developmental Road (NR83) at Boulia
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along The Route: Minnamoolka, Lyndhurst, Hughenden, Winton and Boulia

Route Numbering:

• Current:  
• Multiplexes: 
• Road Authority Internal Classification: 99A, 99B, 99C and 99D 1

General Information:

State Route 62 is a major country route in Queensland's far northern tablelands. It acts as the main route connecting several small communties with larger towns such as Winton and Boulia, plus the route is used by freight and mining industries. It also connects with 2 major highways and another developmental route along the western edge of the state. The route also forms part of Australia's Dinosaur Trail.

Multiplexes along the route include:

• A2 (Landsborough Hwy) for 5 km at Winton
• A6 (Flinders Hwy) for 100 m at Hughenden
• Australia's Dinosaur Trail between Hughenden and Winton

History:

• 2008: Sealing of the route between Hughenden and The Lynd. 2
• 2010: Safety improvements between Winton and Boulia, including sealing, widening, deliniation. Plus work on rest areas. 3

Boulia to Minnamoolka			Minnamoolka to Boulia
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	Intersection Directional Sign: ID sign assembly at the junction with Chirnside St in Winton, March 2011. Image © Richard Wardle			Distance Sign: RD sign as SR62 leaves Hughenden, March 2011. Image © Richard Wardle
	Distance Sign: RD sign leaving Winton showing distances to local farming stations and properties, March 2011. Image © Richard Wardle
	Advance Directional Sign: AD sign in Hughenden approaching Mowbray St, March 2011. SR62 although unmarked, turns right at this junction. Image © Richard Wardle
	Advance Directional Sign: AD sign in Hughenden approaching Mowbray St, March 2011. SR62 although unmarked, turns right at this junction. Image © Richard Wardle
	Advance Directional Sign: AD sign at Conjuboy at the junction with Gregory Developmental Road (SR63) with erroneous A7 coverplate, March 2011. Image © Richard Wardle
	Distance Sign: Reassurance directional sign as SR62 leaves Conjuboy, March 2011. Image © Richard Wardle

1 Transport & Main Roads, The State Road Network of Queensland, 30 June 2008
2 Transport & Main Roads, Main Roads Local Links, In and around Cloncurry, November 2008
3 Transport & Main Roads, Main Roads Local Links, In and around Barcaldine, May 2008